FIFA World Cup

Fédération Internationale de
Football Association
When did it begin? (The first World
Cup)
The first world cup: 1930
 
Inspiration: He saw the success of the Olympics
and believed that soccer could create a large
event.

The creator: Jules Rimet (President of the Fifa)

The first winner of the world cup was Uruguay. 

 
32 teams were involved in the first World Cup

*They beat Argentina 4-2 in front of 93,000 people

South America, Can you find
Uruguay?

 
The Trophy

The first trophy was given to Brazil

 for winning 3 world cups. It was 
stolen by thieves in 1983. 

The new trophy is given to the 

winning team until their is a new 
winner. 

The old team gets a gold replica to 

take it's place.
 The 2010
World Cup
Location: South Africa

Number of teams: 32

Number who attempted to

qualify. 210
 
What are some of the
problems with having it in
South Africa?
Transportation, Hotels,
Safety
 Soccer positions
Goalkeeper or Goalie: The last line of defense. In control of
keeping the ball from entering the goal. 
 
Sweeper: Plays behind defenders to help if they fail

Defense (Right, Left): In charge of stopping the opponents

offense from scoring any goals. 
 
Mid-Field (Half: Center, Right, Left) In charge of playing
defense in the center of the field. Also, in charge of getting the
ball to the Offenders. 
 
Offense (Strikers, Left and Right Wing) These positions are
responsible for scoring goals and challenge the other teams
defense for the ball.